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1 month ago

Finland summons Russian ambassador over threats

Helsinki has joined EU allies in summoning Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv.
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1 month ago

Finland’s domestic violence shelters often full

Refuges in the Helsinki, Tampere and Turku regions often have send those seeking shelter elsewhere.
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1 month ago

17-year-old drivers to get mandatory car sticker

The new sticker requirement will take effect this autumn, months after Finland’s nighttime driving ban for 17-year-olds comes into force.
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1 month ago

Thursday’s papers: Welfare cuts, teachers strained by admin, and visa delays threaten Finland’s berry harvest

Kela’s social assistance for a single person is just under 600 euros a month.
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1 month ago

Who pays when a drone threat keeps you from getting to work?

Employers and unions have been disputing pay rules since a drone alert in Uusimaa two weeks ago urged people to remain indoors.
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1 month ago

Assaults on women up by nearly 11% in Finland

Finland was the EU’s second most violent country for women in 2024, according to Eurostat.
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1 month ago

THL recommends Covid vaccine again for risk groups next autumn

Health officials advise starting Covid vaccinations along with the autumn influenza campaign at the latest.
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1 month ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finns worry about mortgages, Espoo fined over religious songs, and a look at outdoor sleeping

People are seeing mortgages as a risk.
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1 month ago

Homeschooling worries Finnish security agency, but not homeschoolers

Yle visited two homeschools operating outside Finland’s official education system.
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1 month ago

Tuesday’s papers: Paying for the balcony blaze, drug trade sparks alarm, and HUS bans bouquets

Who pays for the damage caused by the Kalasatama fire?
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